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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1951

Page

16

Troy and Vicinity Weather Outlook Tonight

Cloudy and much cooler tonight with temperatures in the upper 40s. Fair and cool tomorrow with continued chilly conditions across Troy and surrounding areas.

Troy

GOP Names Town Candidates In Two Sand Lake Areas

Readable fragments show Troy Record noting GOP selections in Sand Lake and Poestenkill for town offices. Mentions candidates for supervisor and committee roles with vague timing and weather lines, including showers and sunrise sunset times.

The Troy Record

Operators Licenses Due For Renewal

Motorists were asked yesterday to check their operator's licenses to see if they expire at the end of this month. Early renewals will avoid waiting lines and overload on the Rensselaer County Motor Vehicle Bureau. The Coast House office is open daily 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday 9 am to noon.

John Finchana Joseph FL KX. Walsh Rensselaer County Motor Vehicle Bureau Coast House

Fire Board To Meet In Granville Tuesday Night

The Washington County Fire Advisory Board will meet Tuesday at 8 pm in the rooms of the Norton Hose Co in Granville Chiefs of the various fire departments in the county are invited to attend.

Washington County Fire Advisory Board Norton Hose Co Granville

Blume Post To Hold Annual Clamsteam

Approximately 150 persons are expected to attend the twelfth annual clamsteam of Leo H. Blume Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, today at Lanthlee's Grove on the Albany Saratoga Road. Reservations closed last night. A daylong program of games and dancing runs from noon to evening with steam served at 5 PM. Post auxiliary members will be guests. Herbert A. Colteaux is general chair. William Houser directs the sports program and Frank Hayden handles tickets.

Leo H. Blume Post Veterans of Foreign Wars, T Lanthlee’s Grove Albany-Saratoga Road Bert A. Colteaux William’ Houser Frank T Hayden

Poestenkill caucus names nominees for town offices

In Poestenkill three contests nominated Earl E. Miller over Joseph Wood for supervisor. Miller to succeed Robert Hoffay. Two justice seats won by Elwin M. Flint and Earl Davis over George Houser. Gordon Hull defeated Olive Cole for tax collector. Other nominees included Leslie Dunham road commissioner Aretta Barringer town clerk Charles Houser assessor four years Charles Ernst assessor two years. caucus at Poestenkill firehouse noon to 9 pm with 302 ballots. Sand Lake results show Carl Wicks over Theodore Ford 235 to 93 for justice second district. Albert Flaxmeyer beat Richard Hoffay 238 to 173 for superintendent of highways. Flaxmeyer to succeed Walter Werger. Other nominees listed. Chair Barry Werger. clerks Herold Harriman Mrs Garner Roney. tellers Mrs Lawrence Hoffman Mrs Lehman Swig and Raymond Davey.

Ccuraces Poestenkill Earl E. Miller Joseph Wood Miller Robert Hoffay Justice of the Peace Elwin M. Flint Earl Davis George Houser Gordon Hull Olive Cole Leslie Dunham Aretta M. Barringer Charles Houser Charles Ernst Sand Lake West Sand Lake Carl Wicks Theodore Ford Albert Flaxmeyer Richard Hoffay Flaxmeyer Walter Werger Sidney Gallant First District Fitzgerald Charles Raver Earl Stiles Hoffay Masher Charles Hack Carl Dobert Oscar Ringwald Richard Clerk Barry Werger Herold Harriman Garner Roney Lawrence Hoffman Lehman Swig Raymond Davey

Trojans Reassigned as Counsel in Armer Trial

Two Troy defense lawyers who withdrew as privately employed counsel for Matthew L. Armer, charged with killing a state trooper, were reassigned by the court to defend Armer at public expense. The court set 1500 dollars as the maximum fee for the two lawyers, with expenses to be added after trial.

Trojans Armer Troy Matthew L. Armer Nassau Larry D. Clinton Harry 0. Lee Lee Supreme Court Bertram L. Newman Veniremen Clinton

Onion Smell Marks First Natural Gas in Johnstown Gloversville

Niagara Mohawk officials say added onion odor alerts users to gas leaks. Johnstown homes converted Tuesday, appliances slow to adjust, no hissing sound. Gloversville finishing conversion as area expands to Amsterdam Glens Falls Saratoga Ballston Scotia Schenectady Albany Rensselaer Waterford Lansingburg Cohoes.

Johnstown Gloversville Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Lansingburg-Waterford Cohoes Amsterdam Glens Falls Saratoga Ballston Scotia Schenectady Albany Rensselaer Waterford, Lansingburg, Cohoes, Green Island, Waterviet and Troy

Ju juveniles dominate August crime figures in state data

The State Department of Correction released August crime figures showing that nearly one in four charged with major offenses was under 22. Of 2,710 arrested, 124.9 percent were under 21, a 3 percent rise over the first seven months of 1951 and 10 percent above August 1951. The rise was chiefly among felonious assault cases, totaling 530 versus a roughly 350 per month average since 1947.

State Department of Correction Jevery

Former Loudonville Girl Fatally Wounded By Husband

Joan Vollmer Burroughs, 27, died in Exuta City hospital from a pistol wound to the forehead after a claimed "William Tell" stunt by her husband William S Burroughs. He said the gun misfired while aiming at a glass on her head. police note earlier versions varied. Burroughs denies intent and says he saved his wife. The couple lived near Pharr Texas. Burroughs is a General Foods chemist.

Loudonville Mexico City Joan Vollmer Burroughs Red Cross David W. Vollmer Vollmer General Poet Rensselaer Burroughs Texas Associated Press Ossining Thut Adirondacks Canada Corning Glass Works Corning Julie Paul Adams New York City William Burroughs, Jr Barnard College New York Adams Pharr Tex John Healy

Altrosa Club Names Leaders For Season

Altrosa Club of Troy cleared the way for its fall and winter program with the selection of chairmen for its principal committees. Presiding Mrs. Vivian DeVoe announced appointments including Mrs. Carol Rueff public affairs Miss Vina LaVigne international relations Miss Nan Lyons vocational information Agnes Klein Altrusa information Mrs. Grace Jennings membership Miss Cathryn Sambrook Constitution by laws Mss Grace McGowen extension Miss Mae Lucas finance Miss Ann Vinett program coordinator and Miss Lilian M. Russ publicity. The season theme is There is a Way as the club aims to foster an optimistic outlook on international affairs and make Troy a better place to live.

Altrosa Club of Troy Jway Vivian DeVoe Carol Rueff Vina LaVigne Nan Lyons Agnes Klein Altrusa Grace Jennings Cathryn Sambrook Grace McGowen Mae Lucas Ann Vinett Lil-ian M. Russ Troy

Fort Edward Man Fined On Explosives Charge

Calvin Barker a Fort Edward resident aged 51 was fined 15 by Justice Francis Robinson after State Police arrested him for illegal possession of explosives. The case arose from an injury to a youth Marvin Hosg Fort Edward who was burned when a dynamite cap exploded. Investigators found boys played with explosives taken from Barker's property. Barker said he bought the dynamite years ago for construction work.

Fort Edward Calvin Barker Justice of the Peace Francis Robinson Barker Marvin Hosg

Scholarship Created In Memory Of La Salle Youth

LaSalle Institute establishes a memorial scholarship honoring Joseph Desler, a LaSalle junior who drowned last June at White Beach Ballston Lake. Rev Edward Z Reilly will select recipients from students who struggle to pay tuition, with the award renewed every four years unless the holder leaves early. Desler, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph F Desler, was a Record carrier for four years and swam with classmates when he disappeared and was found two days later.

Dyer the Leonard Hospital Robert S. Dyer Patricia Anne Tal. Niagare Fabs Ais Edward Flynn Michael Josepn Flynn Owas Truls Mae Joseph Hane Patricie Margaret Hane Doris Phoenix Si Bredy Maternity A'Berg Willam Larkin Mary Keren Mary A. Collins McCabe Samaritan Hospital LaSalle Institute Joseph Desler LaSalle Brother Faber Desler Joseph F. Desler McKinley Avenue Record

Postoffice Urges Early Sending of Overseas Christmas Parcels

The Troy Postoffice alerts readers to mail Christmas parcels to armed forces overseas during Oct 15 to Nov 15. Washington officials expect more parcels as more loved ones serve abroad. Mail early, use strong boxes and proper cushioning for deliveries to Japan Korea and Pacific islands.

Troy Japan Korea Pacific

Appraisals Filed On Five Area Estates

Five area estates filed tax appraisals in Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court for deaths ranging from April 1950 to June 1951. Notable figures include Harriet H. Morrison with a net of $55,890 and multiple heirs named for divisions of cash, furniture, and residue. Attorneys listed: Smith, Pattison, Roberts & Sampson and De Lucie & Fox.

Rensselvier County Harriet H. Morrison Morrison Leonard Maxzison Catherine Tresnan 711Th Street Eighth Avenue Donald P Marion N. DeLee Seventh Avenue Donna P. DeLee John E. DeLee Ida BH. Peckham Gratton Alice W. Dickson Elizabeth N. J Daniel W. Rogers Nyack Charles Rogers Schenectady Imperial Council of Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine For North America John P. Weatherwax

Delegates Appointed To Kiwanis Session

Robert Middleton Carl Beck and Herbert Schach named as delegates for the Sand Lake Kiwanis Club to the New York Kiwanis District convention at Lake Placid from September 1 to 19, with Walter J L Ray of Detroit to headline the speakers program. Delegates from 394 clubs in the district will attend.

Robert Middleton Carl Beck Herbert Schach Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake New York Kiwanis Lake Placid Chub Philip S. Pierce Walter J. L. Ray Kiwanis International Detroit

Meyer Seized At Schodack

Meyer confessed to the Schodack assault, was captured near Boyntonville after a tense chase. He described his movements through Raymertown Watervliet and Albany, then hid in his truck near his Schodack farm. A wounded woman, believed to be his wife, lay in a hospital near death after the tire iron attack.

Hey Meyer Raymer Miami Beach Waterford Bridge Waterford Cohoes Watervilet Watervliet Dunn Mertorial Bridge Meier Castleton Multzestill Schodack Armer Place D. F. Brandon Boyntonville Brandon Hoosick Falls

Drivers Queried On Highway Construction

The State Department of Public Works said yesterday that questionnaires have been mailed to about 600 Troy area drivers to gather data for future highway construction. The forms request the driver's age occupation and annual mileage.

State Department of Public Works Troy Area

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